And, well, eff that. Why do we require starchy, uncomfortable clothes as markers that We are Serious Workers. This is Serious Company?

Plei, unsurprisingly, speaks for me. I mean sure, I am frequently baffled by what the other humans decide to wear to the office (looking like you bought your office wear from Fredericks of Hollywood OR like a year's worth of Lucky magazine threw up on you is not flattering to anyone, IMO), but I know I confuse them just as much.

Today's outfit: pink & black striped ballet flats; black knee-length bloomers with ruffly trim; pink knee-length petticoat; black rayon tank sundress with pink & black trim; and a waist-length black lace cardigan with ruffles, pink ribbons, and tiny pink buttons. Hair pulled back and held with pink & black lace ties; pink & black skull & crossbones cameo choker; pink & black skull earrings; and the usual hands full of rings.

But then, I refuse to work someplace with a strict dress code. That's one of the reasons I work in tech, dammit.

I refuse to work someplace with a strict dress code. That's one of the reasons I work in tech, dammit.

So very much this.

JILLI!!

I saw this and thought of you.

I very rarely deal with anyone from "the outside" other than tenants and they are mostly students and probably don't care what I'm wearing.

But, once fall/winter hits, I'll dress more professionally.

I feel like the knee-length bermuda shorts with a nice shirt and nice shoes (NOT a tshirt and flip flops) should be acceptable.

One of my co-workers is wearing this very outfit today. Black linen shorts, top with wide black and white stripes that are wiggly in a vaguely zebra-ish way, black stiletto pumps.

I think the stilettos are overkill would go with a lower heel and/or flats, but the outfit still works, IMO.

Yeah, see, I think I just like the bermuda shorts because they look OK on me if they are knee/just above knee, but the capris that hit a few inches longer at the widest part of the calf are SO unflattering on me...:)

But I wouldn't wear them to a site--then I wear "business causal" that's less casual...a dress and heels, or pants and a button down or skirt and cute jacket...

Last week, I wore an outfit that involved a high-collared black Victorian-esque blouse, a pink & black striped full skirt (with petticoats), and a matching pink & black striped waist cincher. I got tons of compliments, and it felt completely work-appropriate to me. But I wouldn't wear a waist cincher to work with a blouse that wasn't high-collared. To me, that crosses my boundaries of work-appropriate.

But I wouldn't wear a waist cincher to work with a blouse that wasn't high-collared. To me, that crosses my boundaries of work-appropriate.

Due to enhancement of boobies by the cincher?

Eeeee! Bat with binky! Aaawwww! Man, I bet Pete would kill me if I wanted to become a foster parent to wee bats.

Now, I wear flip flops around the house. The problem with people wearing them at work? SHMECK SHMECK SHMECK SHMECK

I really do not care to be audibly apprised of your sweaty feet.

I need to stop tinkering.